Introduction Turkish criminal law adopts a strict and comprehensive approach to narcotic and psychotropic substances. Drug-related offenses are considered serious crimes because they affect public health, public order, individual safety, and, in many cases, international security. For this reason, Turkish law criminalizes not only the sale of drugs but also possession, purchase, acceptance, transportation, storage, […]
Introduction Drug crimes in Turkey are serious criminal offenses that may lead to significant legal consequences for both Turkish citizens and foreign nationals. For foreigners, expats, international students, workers, and tourists, the legal risks can be even more complex because a drug-related accusation may affect not only criminal liability but also residence permits, visa status, […]